Finishing Operator DMLS

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We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

 

The Finishing Operator is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe manufacturing environment, leading cleanup efforts in the finishing lab and machine areas, and restocking supplies. The role involves disposing of contaminated materials per Protolabs Procedures, assisting with equipment maintenance, and seeking continuous improvement in work processes.

 

Monday - Friday, 10am - 6:30pm

Lead cleanup efforts in finishing lab (cleaning machines, floors, walls, furniture, transporting platforms), including equipment like wet separator vacuums and filter boxes.

Assist with cleaning in the Machine Lab and CNC Machine Shop, including cleaning all sieves.

Maintain a clean and safe manufacturing environment.

Primarily responsible for the restocking of supplies.

Remove and dispose of contaminated materials according to Protolabs Procedures.

Assist in the general maintenance of equipment and power tools.

Continually seek ways to improve work processes and individual performance.

Follow and complete all applicable checklists.

Observe and follow all Protolabs Safety and Quality policies and procedures, including use of any required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed footwear, etc.) and safety/compliance training.

Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.

Perform other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be able to follow instructions and focus on the specific details.

Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well on a team in a fast-paced work environment. 

Must have the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of both hands to grasp, manipulate and work on small objects.

Must demonstrate the ability to learn new techniques.

Must be able to operate and maintain a laboratory in a clean and safe manner.

Must read and write English.

We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate

Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

And More!

 

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.